Cocoa bean production by region in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Cocoa bean production by region was 9,317 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cocoa bean production by region in Nicaragua, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 9,317 tonnes for cocoa bean production by region in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 132.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cocoa bean production by region in Nicaragua peaked at 9,642 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 200 tonnes, in 1987.
That places Nicaragua 26th out of 62 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 533.33 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 600 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 576.4 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 626 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 350 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 285 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 816.5 tonnes | 250 tonnes | 1,550 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,457 tonnes | 1,900 tonnes | 7,348 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,620 tonnes | 7,508 tonnes | 9,642 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 24 Guatemala 11,701 tonnes compare
- 25 Philippines 10,844 tonnes compare
- 27 Bolivia 5,825 tonnes compare
- 28 Solomon Islands 4,200 tonnes compare
- 29 Sao Tome and Principe 4,000 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cocoa bean production by region in Nicaragua?
- Cocoa bean production by region in Nicaragua was 9,317 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cocoa bean production by region recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 9,642 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest cocoa bean production by region recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 tonnes in 1987.
- How does Nicaragua rank for cocoa bean production by region?
- Nicaragua ranks 26th out of 62 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cocoa bean production by region rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cocoa bean production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Global production of cocoa beans, measured in tonnes of production per year.